Pre-K Ed Techs - Bangor Area

Summary Description

The Education Technician will provide instruction to children identified with developmental disabilities under the direction of a teacher. Additionally, this position may serve as an e-helper to children receiving speech therapy via tele-practice.

Experience and Education

• Experience working with multi-disciplinary teams and the preschool population is preferred.
• A current Ed Tech certification and a criminal history check are required.
• Minimum Qualifications: Obtain and maintain authorization as an Ed Tech II or III with the Maine Department of Education. Document three years of postsecondary education or a combination equivalent to 90 hours of approved study in an educationally related field. Successful background, criminal records, fingerprinting and reference check.

Benefits

• Maine State Employee Medical coverage
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• $250 per year Professional Development Stipend
• Maine State Employee Living Resources Program (Employee Assistance)
• Qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.

Work/Life Balance

• Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick Time
• Paid Holidays

Required Supervision

• Perform short-term instruction in small classes or in community-based programs with indirect supervision.
• Meet with the Teacher of Children With Disabilities or appropriate contact area specialist and receive direction at least on a twice weekly basis.

Permitted Performance Responsibilities

• Exhibit a positive professional attitude with supervisors, co-workers, students, and community.
• Maintain confidentiality of all student and employee related information.
• Review and reinforce learning previously introduced by the teacher(s).
• Avoid direct supervision during performance of duties.
• Assist in the preparation of classroom materials and class management functions.
• Introduce new learning, pre-planned in collaboration with the Teacher of Children With Disabilities.
• Exhibit positive language and behavior skills as a model for children and families.
• Provide input to completion and maintenance of individual observational child assessment.
• Conduct one-on-one or small groups with indirect professional supervision.
• Serve as an e-helper to children receiving speech therapy via tele-practice.
• Supervise small groups of students in community-based programs.
• Any other appropriate duties the Site Director/Supervisor deems necessary.

Required Knowledge, Abilities And Skills

• Working knowledge of child development, disabilities, family systems and special education methods.
• Ability to interact with a wide variety of people.
• Ability to provide individual and group services in a variety of settings and models.
• Ability to establish an effective rapport/relationship with children and parents.
• Ability to work collaboratively as a member of an early childhood team.
• Ability to effectively communicate, orally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations.
• Ability to adapt therapy techniques to varying personalities and environments.
• Ability to motivate young children.

Qualifications

• Preschool aged children preferred.
• Experience with preschool aged children preferred.